Astrological Symbol of Mercury | Jyotish Gem for Mercury

The planet Mercury is a very intriguing one. In Greek mythology mercury is known as Hermes or the winged divine messenger of the gods. In the pictorial depiction he wore a helmet with two wings.

Hermes

The symbol of Mercury is the basic symbol of the feminine element with a crescent on top appearing rather as two lines on the sides of the circle. Mercury is the planet of intellect, intuitiveness, speech and communication in all forms.

Symbol of Mercury

While some believe that the two lines or sides of the crescent are symbolic of Mercury’s wings, there is also a line of thought which believes that it is a representation of the receptiveness. The open mindedness and highly mentalized Mercury energies enable the faculty of thinking in expanding an individual’s horizon.

The circle is a classic representation of the solid element of the earth -thoughts and ideas upon conceptualisation are then given a concrete and material form. The cross of lines that follow below could be treated as the critical judgement which uproots or establishes ideas. It is also regarded to be symbolic of the caduceus (staff entwined by two serpentine creatures) that Hermes holds. The two serpents actually denote the ida and pingala naadi and the central staff the sushumna. Intellect helps in unlocking the doors to spiritual evolution and the awakening of Kundalini!

Caduceus

The awakening

The entire symbol can be succinctly interpreted as mind over soul / divine spirit over gross matter or material existence.

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Featured today is a beautiful natural Colombian emerald of 2.50 carats set in 22 carat gold as a Mercury talisman emerald ring. The octagonal emerald is a beautiful emerald green color and has fantastic clarity. The richness of color and the enticing glow set this premium emerald apart! The symbol of Mercury stands in relief on the shanks of the ring.Natural emerald or panna/ zammrud is the gemstone of planet Mercury/ Budh. Individuals with a yogakaraka Budh in their natal chart should wear an emerald ring to gain benefits.View this Natural Colombian emerald before it was set.

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